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Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr

As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfection canparalyze me, and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin" gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.

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3:03

Strong Game Energy - My Personal Playbook

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2026/03/20

Last week we talked about life’s unofficial scorekeepers ⚾️… and that got my brain spinning. If life really is a game, what kind of player do I want to be out there? In this episode, I’m sharing a few of the “rules” in my personal playbook—from calling timeouts to trusting teammates and maybe leaving the wild pitcher in the bullpen. 😅 Check out what made my list. 🎙️⚾️Link mention in this episode:You’re Not My Scoreboard - Who Gets a Vote?JoinTeamConfessions!

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3:21

You’re Not My Scoreboard - Who Gets a Vote?

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2026/03/13

Ever feel like someone in your life is quietly keeping score? ⚾️ A recent conversation got me reflecting on opinions, boundaries, and those moments when it feels like someone else is calling balls and strikes in my life. In this episode, I share a few thoughts about noticing the “scorekeepers,” deciding who really gets a vote, and remembering we’re all just playing our own game. 🎙️JoinTeamConfessions!

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25:35

Confessions Conversations: Julie Fitzpatrick

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2026/03/06

What happens after the life you planned quietly changes? 🌱 In this gentle conversation, Julie shares pieces of her story—divorce, rediscovering her inner voice, and the slow process of rebuilding. Along the way, we explore quiet truths, friendship, and the small moments that help life bloom again. 🌿Spring 2026 Events with Julie Fitzpatrick • The Belle of Amherst — March 11 (North Branford) & March 29 (Old Lyme) • Shirley Valentine — April 4 (Guilford) • Acting for Adults Classes — Legacy

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3:50

Thirty-Somethings - Growing, Grinding, and Glowing

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2026/02/27

✨ A love note to all the tired 30-something legends: grinding, growing, and glowing (quietly) through the mayhem. Life in your 30s can feel like a group project with no project manager—strong opinions, and the emotional bandwidth of a chewed-up phone charger. If that hits? This one’s for you.P.S. In case you don't have time to listen to this—You’re doing such incredible things. 💪💛Link mentioned in this episode:My brother and sister in-law's clinic in Milford, CT for children with autism

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4:59

Toxic Positivity - Why I Still Choose the Bright Side

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2026/02/20

🌧️ Heard of “toxic positivity”? This episode unpacks what it really means—without shaming the sunny side. ☀️ Come sit with a story about burnout, empathy, and finding the light (gently). 💛 No fixing, just a soft place to land.Link mentioned in this post:Negative Self-TalkJoinTeamConfessions!

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3:49

Why Change Feels Bad - And What to Remember

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2026/02/13

🎯 Change doesn’t always feel good—and that’s not a red flag. In this week’s episode, we explore the messy middle of starting new things (and why it’s worth it). 💃💗 From golf coaches to breastfeeding flashbacks, here’s your humble reminder that fun often follows not-fun. 😉Links for this week's episode:Positive Self-Talk WorkTransitionWhen Something’s Not Working – Maybe It’s Time to Fix the System, Not MeJoinTeamConfessions!

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4:22

Pause Before Helping - 2 Questions to Consider

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2026/02/06

🧺 Thoughtful or over-the-top? This episode shares a moment where clean laundry led to a cleaner mindset. Two tiny questions made a big shift. 💡💗 Before you help (again), take a moment with us. It might just save you a round trip to Resentment Town. 🎙️💬Links mentioned in this episode:Easy Pleasey – Keeping Check of My Pleasability MeterTeasey Pleasies – A Solution to Taming the UnpleasableJoinTeamConfessions!

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3:17

The Final Reframe – Just Neuroscience and Kindness

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2026/01/30

We’re closing out our self-talk series 💛 but this isn’t goodbye, just a pause to reflect. This episode unpacks what happens when you swap “truth-telling” for true kindness—and how science has quietly had our backs all along 🧠✨ One final reframe, friends. Just a little light ☀️Links mentioned in this episode:The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad HelmstetterThe App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused recordings The Summary: Mags’ book synopsisPost: Self‑Talk Wake‑Up Call – A New

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21:34

Parenting My Words - One Snarky Comment at a Time

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2026/01/23

Ever caught yourself saying “What’s a nicer way you could’ve said that?” 😅 Same—except this time, I asked myself. This week’s episode is about trading MamaDe’s Passive-Aggressive Playlist 🎶 for something softer, clearer, and way more effective. Let’s reframe what we’re really trying to say—one comment at a time. 💛💬 #TeamConfessions Links mentioned in this episode: The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad HelmstetterThe App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused reco...

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4:41

Outdated Self-Talk – Time for a Reframe

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2026/01/16

What if your most “honest” self-talk is actually holding you back? 🧠💭 This week, I’m sharing the surprising reframes that are helping me trade old truths for new pathways. It’s not about pretending—it’s about practicing a voice that helps, not harms. 💛✨ #TeamConfessions #MindsetShiftLinks in this episode:The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter*The App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused recordings The Summary: Mags’ book synopsisPost: Self‑Talk Wake‑Up Call – A New

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26:37

Confessions Conversation: Melissa O’Hara

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2026/01/09

Ever snapped at “What’s for dinner?” 🍽️😤 Yeah… same. This week on Confessions Conversations, my friend Melissa O’Hara joins me for a raw + real chat about burnout, brain rewiring 🧠, and finding calm in the chaos. If you’ve ever felt like the only one holding it all together, this one’s for you 💛✨ #TeamConfessionsLinks for this episode:Melissa O'HaraMeditation for Busy People*Meditation Apps:Headspace Calm Insight Time*As an Amazon Associate, I could earn a small commission if you shop

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6:16

Self-Talk 2026 - A Mindset Shift I Wasn’t Expecting

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2026/01/02

New year, new neural pathways? 🧠✨ This week kicks off our Self-Talk 2026 series—where we’re quietly rewriting those old scripts in our heads. If you’ve ever felt like your inner voice is more critic than coach, you’re in good company. 💬💛 Let’s start this shift together—one gentle reframe at a time. 🎙️ #TeamConfessionsBook SynopsisPurchase Shad Helmstetter’s book, What to Say When You Talk to Yourself**As an Amazon Associate, I could earn a small commission if you shop through my links. It costs

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2:53

Happy Fend For Yourself Day!

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2025/12/26

🎉 Happy Fend For Yourself Day! 🎉 This episode celebrates doing absolutely nothing—with love, humor, and a dash of self-talk magic. 🛋️ Whether you're lounging or traveling, this one's a cozy reminder that rest isn’t lazy—it’s imperative. ✨ Kids, you're on your own!Links mentioned in this episode:Fend for Yourself DayFerri BuellerJoinTeamConfessions!

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6:30

Self‑Talk Wake‑Up Call – A New Voice That’s Changing Me

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2025/12/19

My kids gave me a wake-up call years ago 😳—and it turns out, I needed another one! This episode explores how our self-talk 🧠 becomes the soundtrack of our lives—and the power of softening the script 💗. No pressure, no perfection—just one curious step toward a kinder inner voice. 🎧 Ready to rewire that brain-box, TeamConfessioners? Links mentioned in this episode:Mothering Can't Be This HardYouTube video of Shad HelmstetterFend for Yourself DayRESOURCES:The Book: What To Say When You Talk To

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8:05

BONUS: Positive Self-Talk – Helmstetter Book Recap

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2025/12/19

Curious about What to Say When You Talk to Yourself? 📖🧠 This bonus episode offers a gentle, bite-sized summary of Shad Helmstetter’s classic book on self-talk—what it is, how it works, and why it matters 💬💗. If you’ve been looking for a kinder way to speak to yourself, this is a soft place to start. 🎧RESOURCES:The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad HelmstetterThe App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused recordings The Summary: Mags’ book synopsis As an Amazon Associate, I

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4:01

Craving More Validation — See the Care Behind the Quiet

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2025/12/12

Ever feel like you're giving out standing ovations 👏... and getting occasional golf claps in return? 😬 This episode peeks behind the silence to explore the many ways love shows up—especially when praise isn't part of the package. From popcorn metaphors 🍿 to parallel parking 🚗, we're digging into validation, acts of service, and the quiet care that's there, but we might be missing 💛JoinTeamConfessions!

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4:19

All I Want for Christmas VIII - A Break from Being On...

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2025/12/05

🎄 This season, I found myself juggling connection and control—again. A night out, a few unchecked texts, and a family FaceTime later, I realized the “hotline” I was running was one I created. Tune in for a reflection on presence, letting go, and that bittersweet shift when your kids grow up and stop needing you quite so much 😅 Let’s talk boundaries, and being where our feet are 💫JoinTeamConfessions!

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3:12

Learning to Prune – A Shift in Parenting Growing Kids

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2025/11/28

What if your own branches 🌿 are crowding someone else’s light? A gentle look at parenting growing kids, inspired by gardening ✂️, overgrowth, and the quiet gift of letting go 💛Posts referenced in this episode:P-L-A-N — The Importance of Planning AheadTightening the Screws — My 6 Essential Self-Care RoutinesJoinTeamConfessions!

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4:43

Feeling Off? Linking Moods to What We Say

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2025/11/21

Ever think about how your mood might be linked to your words? Inspired by Rumi, my mom’s birthday 🎉, and a well-timed @ShawnAchor book 📖, this episode dives into the quiet power of praise 🙌—and how forgetting it might dim our inner light ✨Other episodes referenced in this post:Mothering Can't Be This HardDashboard LightsJoinTeamConfessions!

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4:53

Letting Go - Moving On From the Past

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2025/11/14

A tearful SUV saga 🚗💔 turns into a deeper look at why letting go can feel so impossible. From clingy car decisions to parenting text etiquette, this one’s for anyone feeling stuck between who they were and who they’re becoming. Come sit with us in the in-between 💭❤️‍🩹JoinTeamConfessions!

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